Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Austin, TX

...I believe education should stimulate thoughts, actions, and questions for students to become thirsty for knowledge. I believe all teachers need tailored professional development to address areas in which they struggle and to aide in professional development in which they excel. I believe education should be a social experience that aids children in their developmental process from child to adult. I believe curriculum needs to change to meet the needs of today's student and future...

...sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students discover a passion for reading and expressing themselves through writing. My favorite areas to tutor are those having to do with English; I enjoy everything from AP Literature to essay writing for class. When I'm not at school or tutoring, I spend my time reading, playing piano and guitar, and rock climbing.

I'm a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. I have years of experience tutoring French, English and general writing. I have a BA in English and French and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction as well as three years experience teaching English to high school juniors and college freshmen. My particular strength is in assisting students with college applications whether that be verbal and writing components of standardized tests or application essays.

My name is Stephanie and I graduated from SLU in May. I studied marketing and political science. I'm a big fan of a good dad joke so don't hesitate to crack some!

...a Longhorn! As a first-generation college student who attended college as a single parent, I understand many students' challenges in pursuing higher education. I value creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. I am committed to helping students overcome barriers, particularly those from marginalized communities or those navigating multiple responsibilities. Through my own journey, I know firsthand how education can transform lives, and I strive to make that...

I am an educator who is passionate about human psychology and helping simplify complicated concepts. I'm currently pursuing my M.S. in Psychology at Walden University, and I have been tutoring English, Psychology, and Test Prep for years now. I believe every student has what it takes to succeed.

...program from a top 10 business school. I have always loved the subject of math and working with numbers. Over the course of my professional career, I have come to realize the importance of the subject with its core concepts, as a building block to success in a business environment. The basic knowledge and tools learnt during my high school and college math have allowed me to succeed in different environments I understand that math...

...analytical thinking, logical analysis, and mathematics. I am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or herself and to solve whatever academic problems come his or...

...99.8% of my students passed the state standardized test with 67% receiving Commended Status. I believe education is the key to a successful life and I always try to express my appreciation and love of my subjects to my students. In my spare time I volunteer as a docent at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. I enjoy reading, and watching professional and college sports on TV. Since retiring I have participated in numerous...

...tutoring program through the school that matches students selected by the staff with other students who needed a little extra help. I had often answered my peers' questions in class as we worked and thought nothing of it, but apparently all my teachers had noticed. These teachers all saw something that I could not yet see for myself. Five years later and I am about to graduate from Texas State University as a Special Education...

...my free time, you will find me either writing songs on my guitar, swimming, surfing, cooking, or spending time with my friends and family. My approach to teaching is to first understand how the student learns so that I can help them develop effective study and homework strategies. Every person learns a little differently, and I believe that finding the method that works best for each individual is not only the best way to learn,...

...as well as the essential belief that each student can improve, regardless of past experience or current achievement level. My experience at Texas State University tutoring at the university writing center for several years, teaching freshmen composition, and studying Rhetoric and Composition has prepared me to tutor professionally across age groups. Not only am I prepared, I am enthusiastic about the work and opportunity to help my students improve and gain confidence in their abilities.

...exams and the SAT/ACT). Outside of tutoring, my interests revolve around being involved in my community. For example, I have directed the Children's Wellness Foundation, a registered nonprofit dedicated to helping the families of children in the hospital with finances. I have also been involved in research surrounding addiction, learning and memory, and breast cancer, inspiring me to earn my EMT certification! Now, through Varsity Tutors, I am most looking forward to helping students by...

...I truly new that my dream of being in the classroom was about to be a reality. Seeing that look on a students face when they "get it", is one of the most rewarding feelings of being a teacher. Having students come up to me that I taught years ago and having them tell me how much they enjoyed having me as their teacher is also a feeling of accomplishment in my career as a...

...focus, and I hope to continue these interests into a Masters in a couple years. I grew up in Austin, TX swimming and hiking every chance I got, and I've since moved to San Marcos, TX. I love tutoring students, and seeing the progress we can make together. Learning is all about finding the right way to piece together concepts and practice to work with your unique brain. Feel free to ask me any questions!

...writing workshops for college students at the university level. I am also a former teacher trainer and supervisor for French-speaking teachers of English and Computer Science. Last but not least, I have taught professional certification courses at Cornell University in the Human Resources and Business Administration department. I have also provided test prep lessons (SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL, GRE, LSAT, College Exams, etc.) with a focus on verbal, analytical reasoning and writing. While I taught...

...them to paper. My teaching style is very learner-focused. As a teacher, my job is to guide my students as they solve problems and overcome challenges and I will use whatever strategies best suit my students' individual learning style. I also implement Growth Mindset strategies, which are based on the idea that our abilities can change based on our efforts. In other words, if you work at it, you will get better at it! I...

...in forensic and clinical psychology. Since graduating with my MA, I have worked in various settings and with all age groups, including a juvenile prison, juvenile substance abuse residential treatment centers, a residential home for children and adolescents with severe psychiatric issues, a rehab floor in a hospital, private practice for psychology, and case management & utilization management for several managed care organizations. I have been a substitute teacher for ages K-12, and also provided...

...continued to tutor students writing literature papers as a teaching assistant for the College's English department for a year. Now that I'm back in Texas, running a small student residence near UT, I'm grateful that I get to continue tutoring! I absolutely love working with students and seeing them grow as writers and thinkers. I work from the basis that all my students are capable of successfully completing any task or assignment given to them,...

Hello there! I am a senior International Relations student at the University of Texas at Austin. I have over 4 years of experience in early math and reading tutoring as well as IB/AP test prep and I am super excited to get started.